by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,056 undergraduates in 2020, USCGA is a small, public school located in New London, Connecticut. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life.
Federal service academies like USCGA offer subsidized tuition (often fully subsidized) in exchange for a period of post-graduation service. USCGA can be a great way to get a premium education for little or no cost, but make sure you understand the commitment and the often stringent application requirements. For more information you can review the Federal Military Colleges and Academies page. For more information, you will also want to check out our USCGA for Veterans Guide.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit USCGA Disability Services.
USCGA not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
USCGA has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,056 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,056 (100.0%). Part-time attendance was N/A (N/A).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,056 | N/A | 1,056 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, USCGA receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank USCGA #139 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at USCGA by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the USCGA Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at USCGA, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to United States Coast Guard Academy Athletics